It's November and I'm already over the dark mornings. And the rain. At least my cat is extra chunky at this time of year. She gets so fluffy round her neck that it makes lines in her fur. The best. P.S This picture of her makes me want to cry it's so precious and I can't stop looking at it.
Reading
A bumper list of links this month!- Confessions of a high end travel agent - people be demanding
- Stylish films. I can certainly vouch for the dreamy styling in A Single Man
- This Money Diary from a single mum is full of joy
- How to have a More sustainable Christmas
- How to enjoy the Christmas season if you're not hugely looking forward to it, for whatever reason
- This fake Air BnB scam is nuts
- I love the descriptions of outfits when a writer's grandma dressed her for a week
- Hollywood clubs before phones is a gem and full of nostalgia
- This article about festive traditions worth saving, accompanied by Winnie the Pooh quotes and illustrations has my whole heart and just makes me want to cry
- I have followed all of these eco-friendly Instagram accounts with actual useful tips
This isn't a link, but a recommendation for a newsletter - The Collected Ahp is written by Anne Helen Petersen and her topics are also engaging and interesting, and things I have thought about often, put so eloquently.
Books I have read this month, reviewed in 3 words each
- One Hundred Years of Solitude, by Gabriel García Márquez - confusing, magical, bizarre
- I Never Said I Loved You by Rhik Samadder- honest, raw, melancholy
- The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel- intriguing, satisfying, good
- Lullaby by Leïla Slimani - creepy, compelling, unnerving
Listening
Some excellent podcast episodes this month:- Let's Discuss 'You're not broke, you're pre-rich' with Emilie Bellet, who has the best french accent, seeing as she's french, and gives some excellent practical advice
- Isabella Tree on Desert Island Discs. This woman runs Knepp Castle Estate, a farm that her and her husband left to 're-wild', with amazing results. They have rare species like turtle doves and nightingales as well as deer, hogs and all manner of creatures. You can stay at the farm and I am desperate to.
- Nigel Slater How to Fail. I love Nigel and his way with words is *chef kisses fingers*
Watching
I watched House share on BBC3, about a group of strangers who moved to a houseshare in London and have to share a budget. It was suitably trashy and watchable, would recommend. Rich and I looked after our nephews and watched Spiderman into the Spider-verse, which was surprisingly fresh and funny with a banging soundtrack. I had to keep getting out the Shazam so I did.
Eating
My legend of a sister in law found me Orange Twirls and sent them in the post. I know the hype is just big brand advertising and I could easily just get some other orange chocolate but I like the chase, like a little spy mission.We went to Dangun, which describes itself as 'Modern casual Asian dining' and I can confirm it was both modern and casual with tip top ramen, and big old portions for the price as well.
I took my mum to the Free From Festival where we enjoyed copious samples and I purchased some finger licking good fudge from Enjoy
Doing
Went to Stylist Live for the fourth time in as many years. I have to say, I don't know if it's just because it's no longer a novelty but I don't find there is anywhere near as much to do there as there used to be. The talks didn't really appeal and the interesting stalls were few and far between. Nevertheless, I will still probably go again next year.Buying
Bought me some pleather trousers from Fox & Feather, an independent shop on Gloucester Road (it has the longest row of independent shops in Europe, fact fans) and I am wearing them as I write this very sentence. Pleather trews have been on my wishlist for ages, since my H&M pair sadly gave up the ghost and they are the perfect blend of slouchy and smart. I also purchased the blouse of dreams from Zara (picture), which makes all of my living in the Victorian era wishes come true.Enjoying on Instagram
- This is both a purple dream and a fluffy dream- Depop Drama is in general, an excellent Instagram account. This tickled me.
- I have - or had :( - a nail polish just like this and my love for it has now been ignited.
- I love all the cute and whimsical pics on this lady's account
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